Petersburg Supervisors Office

Devil's Elbow Cabin

The Devil's Elbow A-frame cabin has a sleeping loft and oil heater (#1 stove oil only), 2 double bunks, wooden table and benches, and pit-type outhouse. Stove oil, bedding, and cooking utensils are not provided. The cabin sits on a narrow isthmus of land surrounded by tide flats for several miles to the south.

At a Glance

Fees

$25/Night

Usage:

Light

Water:

No

Restroom:

Pit Toilet

Operated By:

Forest Service - Petersburg Ranger District

General Information

Directions: 40 air miles (64 km) or 66 water miles (106 km) from Petersburg; 26 water miles (42 km) from Kake, in Rocky Pass in Keku Strait.

Recreation Map

Activities

Camping & Cabins

HIDE

Cabin Rentals

The Devil's Elbow A-frame cabin has a sleeping loft and oil heater (#1 stove oil only), 2 double bunks, wooden table and benches, and pit-type outhouse. Stove oil, bedding, and cooking utensils are not provided. The cabin sits on a narrow isthmus of land surrounded by tide flats for several miles to the south. Occupancy of Forest Service cabins is by permit only ($25 per night per party). Reservations may be made up to 180 days in advance.

Reservation Info

This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777)
or on-line at www.recreation.gov, this link will also provide more detailed information about the cabin.

Size Restrictions

6

Fishing

SHOW

Salt Water Fishing

Good coho salmon fishing in the area. Check with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game at www.adfg.alaska.gov for the most current regulations.